Science & Technology in Latvija 11 indicators covering science & technology for Latvija. IndicatorLatest Year10-yr change Rank Human resources in science and technology (HRST) by category and NUTS 538.6 Thousand persons 2025 up 12.0% 209th Human resources in science and technology (HRST) by category, NUTS 1 538.6 Thousand persons 2025 up 12.0% 100th Human resources in science and technology (HRST) by category, NUTS 1 538.6 Thousand persons 2025 up 12.0% 100th R&D personnel and researchers by sector of performance, sex and NUTS 6,990 Full-time equivalent (FTE) 2024 up 21.8% 237th Individuals who used the internet, frequency of use and activities 93.8% 2025 up 25.2% 125th Individuals who ordered goods or services over the internet for 54.3% 2025 up 98.3% 199th Patent applications to the EPO by priority year by NUTS 3 region 24.57 Number 2012 up 259.7% 708th Individuals who used the internet for interaction with public 77.4% 2021 up 87.4% 77th Patent applications to the EPO by priority year by NUTS 3 region 1.89 Number 2012 down 32.0% 958th High-tech patent applications to the EPO by priority year and NUTS 3 7.33 Number 2012 up 233.2% 418th Individuals who accessed the internet away from home or work 67.2% 2019 up 165.4% 207th